Latour
€€€€ · Modern Cuisine · Noordwijk aan Zee
Restaurant in Noordwijk aan Zee, Netherlands
The Read
North Sea Coastal Precision
Price
€€€€
Chef
Kenny Friederichs
Dress
Formal
Why go
Latour holds a Michelin star (2024) and sits directly on the North Sea coast in Noordwijk aan Zee. Chef Kenny Friederichs runs a precision-driven modern kitchen with a permanent vegetable menu; unusual at this price tier in the Netherlands. At €€€€, it is the best-qualified special occasion restaurant in the area, but book four to six weeks ahead: limited weekly hours make availability tight.
About Latour
Verdict
Latour is the right booking if you want a Michelin-starred dinner on the Dutch North Sea coast with a clear commitment to local produce and a vegetable-forward menu that holds its own against the meat-led competition. Chef Kenny Friederichs holds a Michelin star (2024) and has spent years cooking at the leading level, which shows in the precision of the plates. At €€€€ pricing, this is a serious splurge for Noordwijk aan Zee, but for a special occasion dinner, there is nothing else at this level in the immediate area. Book well in advance; this is not a walk-in restaurant.
About Latour
Sit in the dining room at Latour and you are looking directly at the North Sea, watching the beach dissolve into grey-green water while the kitchen sends out courses that feel genuinely considered rather than technically showy. That combination; serious cooking in a coastal setting with attentive, formal service, is what makes Latour worth the drive to Noordwijk aan Zee.
Chef Kenny Friederichs runs a kitchen that leans into Dutch produce without turning the menu into a locavore manifesto. The approach is classic technique applied with modern precision: al dente squid tagliatelle paired with confit red pepper, an aji amarillo emulsion, souffléed squid tuiles dusted with Espelette pepper. Desserts receive the same structural attention, beetroot textures with vanilla ice cream, liquorice, pumpkin seeds, raisins is the kind of dish that makes you rethink what a vegetable-led dessert can do. These details come from the Michelin citation, they point to a kitchen that is executing at a high level across the full menu, not just the headline courses.
What is particularly worth flagging for anyone choosing between Latour and a comparable Michelin restaurant elsewhere in the Netherlands: Latour has built a permanent vegetable menu into its offering, not as a dietary accommodation but as a core menu pillar. This is relatively uncommon at this price tier in the Netherlands and makes it a more compelling choice for plant-focused diners than many of its peers, including Inter Scaldes in Kruiningen or Parkheuvel in Rotterdam, both of which operate at the same price tier but with more conventional meat-and-fish-led menus.
The room itself earns its price point. Red, yellow, ochre tones, colourful rugs, art on the walls, classic furniture create a setting that reads as luxurious rather than trendy. The service is attentive to the point of formality, described in the Michelin notes as making guests feel like royalty, which in practice means you will not be left waiting for anything but should expect a pace set by the kitchen rather than your own schedule. This is a sit-down, multi-course experience; not the venue for anyone wanting to eat quickly and leave.
Latour operates a limited weekly schedule: closed Sunday, Monday, Tuesday. Lunch service runs Thursday through Saturday from 12:00 PM to 1:30 PM. Dinner runs Wednesday through Saturday from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. The Saturday lunch slot is the weekend service to target if you want the full Latour experience with the added context of arriving in daylight and watching the beach during the meal. Weekend lunch at a Michelin-starred coastal restaurant is a more relaxed format than a Friday dinner sitting, for groups celebrating a milestone or a couple marking an anniversary, the Saturday midday service is the one to aim for.
For Netherlands-wide context, Latour sits comfortably in the second tier of Dutch Michelin restaurants by reputation, below two and three-star destinations like De Librije in Zwolle but comparable in ambition to Aan de Poel in Amstelveen, De Bokkedoorns in Overveen, and De Groene Lantaarn in Staphorst. What sets Latour apart from most of that peer group is the coastal setting, which adds a dimension that inland one-star restaurants simply cannot offer. If you are planning a North Sea trip and looking for a reason to build an itinerary around a restaurant, Latour is that reason.
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Know Before You Go
- Cuisine: Modern Cuisine, vegetable menu permanently on offer
- Price: €€€€ (multi-course tasting format)
- Michelin: 1 Star (2024)
- Chef: Kenny Friederichs
- Hours: Wed dinner only; Thu–Sat lunch (12:00–13:30) and dinner (18:00–20:00); closed Sun–Tue
- Address: Kon. Astrid Boulevard 5, 2202 BK Noordwijk, Netherlands
- Booking Difficulty: Hard, reserve as far in advance as possible, particularly for weekend lunch
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: closed · Tuesday: closed
- Location
- Kon. Astrid Boulevard 5, 2202 BK Noordwijk, Netherlands
- Website
- restaurantlatour.nl
- Phone
- +31 71 365 1304
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Latour occupies a distinctive coastal perch, where the North Sea horizon frames a dining room rendered in red, yellow and ochre. Inside, colourful rugs, wall art and classic furniture create a warm, considered interior that deliberately sets itself apart from typical seaside casualness. The overall effect is serene and intimate: the restaurant reads as a purposefully composed fine-dining space rather than a seasonal outpost. That combination of seaside openness and attentive interior design gives Latour a quietly charming personality—one built on precision cooking and a strong sense of place rather than beach-town whimsy.
Best For
Latour is best experienced in the evening, when its Michelin-starred kitchen and fine-dining approach are most at home. The setting—on Noordwijk aan Zee's seafront boulevard with direct North Sea views—makes it a natural choice for date nights, special occasions and business dinners that benefit from a dramatic coastal backdrop. The room's considered styling and emphasis on precision cooking position Latour as a destination for diners seeking an elevated seaside experience rather than casual beach fare.
Ordering Tips
Lean into the seafood-forward strengths of the kitchen: standout preparations include Hamachi with crab and ponzu, Seabass with squid and Mediterranean flavours, and Snoekbaars from the IJsselmeer. Also look for vegetable-forward textures such as the textured prei preparations and finish with the Chocolate dessert featuring exotic fruits and caramel. Given the restaurant's fine-dining orientation, expect composed plates and sequence-driven tasting options—start with the delicate fish courses and reserve room for the chocolate and fruit finale.
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- closed
- Tuesday
- closed
- Wednesday
- 6 PM-8 PM
- Thursday
- 12 PM-1:30 PM 6 PM-8 PM
- Friday
- 12 PM-1:30 PM 6 PM-8 PM
- Saturday
- 12 PM-1:30 PM 6 PM-8 PM
- Sunday
- closed
Location
Kon. Astrid Boulevard 5, 2202 BK Noordwijk, Netherlands · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Breakers Beach House; €€€ · Classic Cuisine, €€€
- DYLANS; €€€ · Meats and Grills, €€€
- Villa de Duinen; €€€ · Modern French, €€€
Restaurant context
Latour is the only Michelin-starred option in Noordwijk aan Zee and operates at a different level from its local competition. The €€€€ price tier is genuinely step up from the three €€€ alternatives nearby, the gap in cooking ambition is proportionate to the price difference. If your priority is a serious occasion meal with technical precision and formal service, Latour has no local equivalent.
For diners who want a coastal meal at a lower spend, Villa de Duinen (€€€, Modern French) is the most direct step-down; the kitchen works in a similar register to Latour (contemporary, produce-focused, not casual) but without the Michelin credential or the same level of service formality. It is also easier to book. Breakers Beach House (€€€, Classic Cuisine) suits a different use case entirely: better for a relaxed group lunch or a lower-commitment dinner when you want good food near the water without committing to a tasting format. DYLANS (€€€, Meats and Grills) is the choice if your group wants a meat-led meal and has no interest in the vegetable-forward direction Latour takes.
The practical decision is straightforward: if budget is the primary constraint, Villa de Duinen gives you the best quality-to-price ratio at €€€. If the occasion warrants the full €€€€ commitment and you want a meal that matches any one-star restaurant in the Netherlands, Latour is the booking to make; and worth planning the entire Noordwijk trip around.
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Compare Latour
| Venue | Awards | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Latour | We're Smart World Top Restaurants 20252025 Wine Spectator Grand Award2025 Michelin 1 Star2024 Michelin 1 Star | €€€€ |
| Breakers Beach House | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| DYLANS | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
| Villa de Duinen | 2025 Michelin Plate2024 Michelin Plate | €€€ |
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How Latour stacks up against the competition.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Latour?
Latour is a Michelin-starred restaurant inside what the venue describes as a luxurious, elegant space with classic furniture and attentive service. Dress accordingly: smart dinner attire is the safe call. Trainers and casual weekend wear will look out of place against the formal room and service style.
Does Latour handle dietary restrictions?
Yes, this is one of Latour's clearest strengths. Chef Kenny Friederichs runs a dedicated vegetable menu as a permanent fixture on the menu; not a seasonal afterthought. Plant-based diners are explicitly accounted for here in a way that most Michelin-starred restaurants in the Netherlands do not offer as standard.
Is Latour good for a special occasion?
It is one of the better cases for a special occasion dinner on the Dutch coast. You get a Michelin-starred kitchen, direct North Sea views, service described as making guests feel like royalty. The limited weekly hours; Wednesday to Saturday only, with no Sunday or Monday service; actually work in your favour, since the room will feel deliberate rather than operational.
Is Latour worth the price?
At €€€€ pricing with a Michelin star, Latour sits at the higher end of Dutch dining. What you are paying for is a well-defined cooking style from Chef Friederichs; local produce, modern precision, no unnecessary filler; paired with a North Sea setting that few restaurants in the country can match. If you are travelling to Noordwijk for the coast, this is where you spend on dinner.
What are alternatives to Latour in Noordwijk aan Zee?
Breakers Beach House and DYLANS are the closest alternatives in Noordwijk if you want a coastal setting at a lower price point and a more casual format. Villa de Duinen offers a middle ground in terms of formality. None currently hold Michelin recognition, so if the star matters to your decision, Latour is the only local option.
